adenodynia
|ad-e-no-dy-ni-a|
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/ˌædɪnoʊˈdaɪniə/
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/ˌædɪnəʊˈdɪnɪə/
gland pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenodynia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adenos' meaning 'gland' and 'odynia' meaning 'pain'.
Historical Evolution
'adenos' and 'odynia' combined in Greek to form 'adenodynia', which was adopted into English medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pain in a gland', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/05 22:51